Code Breakers, The

Synopsis: One of a series of 13 short films about remarkable scientific discoveries by Nobel prizewinners and their colleagues.
This programme looks at human genetics, how heredity works and the work of the Nobel Prizewinners who cracked our genetic code. Covers subjects from chromosomes and genes to the Double Helix and the Human Genome; what makes us male and female; why the gene for brown eyes dominates that for blue; how conditions like colour-blindness and haemophilia are inherited; and the way genetic engineering may replace unhealthy genes in humans, as it already creates disease-resistant plants.
Series: Nobel’s Greatest Hits, Series
Language: English
Country: Great Britain
Year of release: 2001
Year of production: 2001
Notes: Also available on a DVD compilation entitled NOBEL’S GREATEST HITS: MEDICINE
Subjects: Biology
Keywords: genetic code; genetic engineering; Nobel Prize winners

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Notes: York Films specialises in producing science programming for television, particularly space and astronomy, with a strong emphasis on using CGI. Several series are available for sale on DVD on topics including Nobel prizewinners, bee breeding and six programmes on the bicycle.

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